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• 1958 panel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Wed, 14 Aug 1996 22:04:04 -0700
  ...I bought a '73 about 10 years ago with a dropped valve seat (#3 exhaust) and fixed it up fairly nice (fixed the engine...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:43:54 -0700
  ...If the piston is at TDC with a valve open you know it's at the top of its exhaust stroke, not compression stroke...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
  ...You could also have a deceleration valve leak or a leak in the line going to the vacuum booster. In addition I've seen...
• Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 11:37:00 CST
  ...That happens via a container filled with a special wax and the container's valve plate. When the coolant warms up the wax softens...
• Re: seizure
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 19:23:10 -0700
  ...road where i found four leaking push rod tubes and an exhaust system full of fuel...(cannot express how fortunate i feel for the...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:02:32 -0400
  ...means to get air into the exhaust. The usual causes of high HC are "lean Misfire", bad valves, pistons, ignition miss, or ignition timing...
• Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:12:56 -0400
  ...Started it up and had a really poor > idle...very similar to what was going on just before I replaced my Idle > control valve...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:08:04 -0700
  ...Works well on the exhaust too, only there you > stick the stopper in the tailpipe. > > One surprising place I found leaks was the base...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:43:41 EST
  ...driveability. >>> This depends entirely on the cam selection, valve size, port size, Air intake system, exhaust selection. Engines can and are built for different...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:24:56 -0800
  ...Therefore, > sealing rings not seated properly, exhaust gasses reached the green > o-rings > destroying them, allowing coolant into the combustion chamber and out the...
• Re: OK, who's got the good simple method...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 May 2012 05:37:07 -0400
  ...out easily, open the bleeder in the rear, open both heater valves, then fill the overflow tank to the MAX. mark, fill the main...
• Re: Clicking noise (was Vanagon Puzzler)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Wed, 2 Jul 1997 01:08:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have looked around and can't find anything loose (exhaust, etc.). Could I be hearing this switch and just never noticed it before...
• What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:18:16 -0700
  ...Turbo Diesel I want to exhaust my fault possibilities. Is there any timing at which all intake valves will be closed? Thanks in advance...
• Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:19:52 -0400
  ...The intake valves are closed during the compression, combustion and exhaust part of the cycle. So, are you building this contraption? Chris. On Tue...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:10:14 -0700
  ...Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix? >> >> >> >> I haven't noticed anybody mentioning the REAL hard part about the head >> re-seal ie the exhaust manifold...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
  ...to >> remove the left valve cover and see that # 3 valves are in 'point of >> balance' .that is exhaust just closing and intake just...
• VW-HINTS FOR LONG BLOCK PURCHASE FOR A 71 DUAL PORT BUS
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Tue, 05 Sep 95 13:09:40 PDT
  ...They won't allow me to really cinch down to exhaust nuts and I can already hear the subtle beginnings of an exhaust gasket...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:23:30 -0500
  ...the intake and exhaust for hissing and check any crankcase vent >for escaping air as well to see if its valves or piston/rings...
• Re: FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 16:54:14 -0500
  ...Valves >> > >> > Lithium Grease Cake >> > >> > Fall-offel with P.I.T.A Bread >> > >> > Crusty No-bake Floor Pan Nuggets >> > >> > Frozen Blower >> > >> > Rear Hatch Drops >> > >> > Exhaust...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 May 2003 13:48:49 -0600
  ...there are big valve heads, Ceramic coatings for corrosion resistance, insulating tapes for exhaust pipe heat reduction, stainless steel exhaust collection system, high volume...
• Van Storage, mothball, mothballing, long-term storage
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 22:14:41 -0400
  ...Slacken ALL of the valve adjusting screws or remove the rocker arms to close the valves. 6. Tape securely across the ventilation intake (behind...
• Factory New VW Diesel Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:21:38 EDT
  ...so that you can bolt on the 1.6l intake and exhaust (allowing you to put one of these newer higher hp motors into...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 13:53:54 -0800
  ...screen of blue smoke was blowing from the exhaust. Oil sucked in thru the valve guide seals. Engine dies again outside of Aspen. Could...
• Re: Intermittent Oil Pressure Issue 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:12:20 EDT
  ...be grounding out and (3) that the spring to the relief valve (I think) could be bad (and that this issue could be solved...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:51:07 -0400
  ...into the >> >> Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. >> >> >> >> Blue or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve >> >> guides, scored...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:45:02 +0000
  ...An experienced tranny guy can also drop the valve body and air test the clutch pistons. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Condelli Date: Wednesday...
• Had our heads replaced (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 10:28:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There were cracks between the intake and exhaust valves on all four chambers. Ring set looks cheap enough. The gasket set is (IMO) expensive...
• Re: air cooled heat smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:09:42 -0700
  ...I wonder if going over them with a torch would burn off any internal oil (rather than just making it smoke like the exhaust...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 20:48:01 -0700
  ...I hope you suceed! #### The A1 manifold is much narrower and it is biased towards the transmission - placing the throttle valve towards the center...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:13:14 -0700
  ...into the valves. I >> saw >> a video of someone doing that, but it was on a different type of engine. >> >> >> >> The exhausts should not...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:22:42 -0700
  ...The exhaust pipe going into it read 470° and the OEM > muffler 180-200°. > > Raised the front a few inches and let things cool...
• Re: 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:58:05 -0400
  ...http://www.cruzinperformance.com/fuelinj.html i would also check the valves as it seems you had problems with bent pushrods. jonathan On Mon...
• Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:04 -0400
  Fuel delivery, ignition timing, exhaust restriction. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jon Durham Sent...
• RE: 73 bus / timing question...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 15:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...usually the last thing to get hot when the engine does (exhaust valves and cylinder heads are usually the first). So, if your engine...
• Re: Fw: Westy stalled/wont start
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:25:44 -0800
  Today I got my westy back from the shop they adjusted the throttle valve and replaced the cap and roter .. it runs fine hope...
• Re: The ole head dilema
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 16:18:02 +0000
  ...If the head checks good including the valve guides, A new gasket kit and the "Right Stuff" will seal it even with some pitting...
• Re: Was running rich cold...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:15:14 -0500
  ...The hardest part of doing a gasket repair is the removal of the exhaust pipes. After this, the next hurdle may be removing the...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:21:18 -0700
  ...Re-seal the cover on the AFM (you can get "false air" through here) and take it to someone with an exhaust gas analyzer...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:01:58 -0500
  ...But apparently that is not the case.... > > I tried adjusting the valves on my WBX this weekend. First time I have > done hydraulics; though...
• Re: propane leak question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Liasse
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 08:27:48 -0500
  ...They do not make them anymore and the supply is exhausted. No sweat though, the regulator you CAN get is functionally identical and your...
• Heater activity in 82 Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - T. HOEKMAN
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 17:09:03 PDT
  ...The regulator valve which is manipulated by the control lever via wire in housing cable is just above edge of the dashboard on the...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:30:29 -0700
  ...If its not making a spark > there's no point in chasing down whether the ignition or valve timing is > right or not. > > Step...
• FS: 85 GL Westy, $7000 Rebuilt engine and trans.
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:03:30 -0700
  ...1 owner (me--very responsible mechanically minder driver), All Wheel Drive, 16 valve intercooled turbo (240hp), AC, PB, PS, CC, Factory Alloy wheels AM...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:30:42 -0800
  ...2.4 turbodiesel (drops valveseats; van be alleviated by dumping heat through an oversized exhaust) Subaru EA82 SOHC 8-valve fours (overheat, crack heads...
• Re: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:41:11 -0500
  ...Did you check the compression? The popping could mean a plug firing into the exhaust cycle... Good luck alj > From: Anthony Hecht <lists@SLAPNOSE...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:18:07 -0500
  ...Found a ***tiny*** leak at the exhaust > >> where it meets the combustion box. Pulled things apart, cleaned, > >> checked the jet, (could blow a steady...
• Decided to Rebuild my 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:47:55 +0200
  ...well, where can I start....Fine cracks in all 4 seats but passed a pressure test - requires 4 new exhaust valves, 8 guides and...
• Re: 2.1 to 1.9 oil cooler retrofit design Q (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:06:58 -0800
  ...Then, install a > tee in the hose from the bleeder valve to the heater > return pipe to use > as the return. The 2.1...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:58:31 -0500
  ...intake and exhaust tubes. > 6. Though I can't say for certain, I seem to remember that when installing > the check valve update kit...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
  ...I adjust the first #1 intake and exhaust valves to one turn after the rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Or use Bobs...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
  ...The potter controls this by varying the intake air using the fuel valves and one or more dampers. The result is some glaze colors...
• Re: On Engine Efficiency, Comparing I4s, WBs and Subies (not short)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 00:11:47 EST
  ...It must also be timed to complete the burn well before the exhaust valve opens. As far as piston frictional losses are concerned, the...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 May 2013 09:01:08 -0700
  ...I know I'd be into it at least $1000 just doing the valves since my exhaust is shot, and still have two bad...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:15:05 -0800
  At 04:10 PM 11/27/2004, you wrote: >But, in a "stock unmodified" engine (no head work,no exhaust work, stock >cam, stock...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:41:00 +0200
  ...And, in my case, though I was careful to > assemble the exhaust flue bits correctly, a small leak at those parts > could be the...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:38:01 -0700
  ...Keep looking, the front heater valve above the spare or a cracked expansion tank can leak under pressure and you don't always see...
• Re: very cool van
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:54:01 -0800
  ...soon-to-be-leaking rubber bands, valves & guides etc, replacing the dangerous rubber fuel lines, replacing the exhaust (!) and came up with a figure...
• RE: GEX International
  Historical mailing list - Fred Bauer
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:41:47 -0400
  ...series 2.0 with Mahl pistons and Cylinders, 44mm intake - 38mm exhaust valve heads (oversized), Torque special cam,new hyd lifters,resurfaced flywheel= , steel...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 21:45:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...bus, no higher or you'll burn your stock > single spring exhaust valves. As for the hydraulics, I think he's mostly > talking about...
• Re: Does this bus go to my office?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:45:29 -0500
  ...Is there something similar to a PCV valve or EGR valve on it? My Bentley manual hasn't arrived yet and I'm finding...